CAMERA on Campus UK is deeply alarmed by the continued influence of Professor David Miller, whose rhetoric and actions have become a significant source of concern for Jewish and pro-Israel students across UK universities.
Professor Miller’s track record of antisemitic statements has fostered an increasingly hostile environment for Jewish and Zionist students. His dismissal from the University of Bristol in 2021 was a necessary step in addressing the spread of campus antisemitism. However, his recent activities and statements indicate a persistent and growing threat.
Miller’s attendance at the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah underscores a disturbing alignment with extremist ideologies that are openly hostile to the existence of Israel and the safety of Jewish communities globally.
Most troubling are Miller’s recent social media posts, which appear to cross the line from political commentary into incitement. At a time when antisemitic incidents on UK campuses are reaching unprecedented levels, such messaging risks inflaming tensions and leaving Jewish and Zionist students feeling increasingly unsafe and marginalised.
Miller’s rhetoric does not exist in a vacuum—it permeates academic discourse and public debate, distorting the conversation around Israel and Zionism with dangerous and misleading narratives.
We urge the Home Office to conduct a thorough investigation into the wider impact of Miller’s statements, both online and offline. Academic freedom is a vital democratic principle, but it must be balanced with the responsibility to protect students from hate speech and discrimination.
As a leading advocate for Israel and Jewish student safety, CAMERA on Campus UK calls on university administrators, policymakers, and government officials to take decisive and immediate action to address this issue. There must be zero tolerance for antisemitism masquerading as political critique.
